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The BSB PodcastExclusive Interview: James Hindman and Ray Roderick of 'The Rat Pack Lounge'
There's something timeless about the works of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin, collectively known as The Rat Pack. All stars in their own…
The BSB Podcast'The Book of Mormon' Music and Technical Aspects | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
Hello! Do you have a minute to talk about our lord and savior, The Book of Mormon? No, not the actual book, but the wildly successful Broadway musical that has…
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'Gypsy' Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
It feels like Broadway is rediscovering the incredible work of Stephen Sondheim over the past few years, as one musical after another finds a home in New York…
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'The Book of Mormon' Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Book of Mormon arrived on Detroit's doorstep last week, ringing the bell of The Fisher Theatre, hoping to spread…
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Exclusive Interview: Andrew Papa and Gavin Rapuzzi from UofD Mercy's 'The Grown Ups'
Growing older is just an aspect of life that everyone has to come to terms with; however, growing up is something entirely different. Maturity can come with…
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'Kimberly Akimbo' Music and Technical Aspects | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
What would you do if you were face to face with your mortality? It's an interesting concept that most don't like to think about, as facing the possibility of…
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Exclusive Interview: Jeffrey Weiner and Edmond Guay of 'A Funny thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'
Stephen Sondheim is a household name for theater nerds like us, giving audiences some of Broadway's most recognizable and prolific pieces. Works, such as…
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Exclusive Interview: Bridget Hillyer of Birmingham Village Players' 'Steel Magnolias'
Friends, family, community —in whatever form it comes—is one of the most important things a person can develop in their life. It is having a group of people…
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'Kimberly Akimbo' Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
When the global pandemic hit just a few years ago, the world came to a standstill. Everything stopped, leaving people frozen in place through necessity and…
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Exclusive Interview: Caroline Moulios, Em Hadick, and Katherine Alexis Thomas of 'Vanities'
Friendship is one of the most important bonds we can form throughout our lives. Whether we find our people at a young age or not until later in life, it's the…
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Exclusive Interview: Adam Wager (Spongebob) From Bloomfield Players' 'The Spongebob Musical'
Our time in Bikini Bottom is almost over, as the Bloomfield Players are in the closing weekend of their production of The Spongebob Musical. As the saying…
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Exclusive Interview: Leah Louis-Ferdinand of Birmingham Village Players' 'Steel Magnolias'
Some things that might seem incredibly mundane are truly religious experiences. For some, it's taking that first sip of their morning coffee, letting it walk…
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Exclusive Interview: Ian Campbell (Patrick) Of Bloomfield Players' 'The Spongebob Musical'
For as long as the cartoon has been around, Patrick Star has been Spongebob's best friend. They are inseparable in almost every aspect of their lives, staying…
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'Parade' Music and Technical Aspects | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
While Parade might have left Detroit and moved on with its North American tour, this musical's impact will live in our minds forever. This timely story about…
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Exclusive Interview: Danielle Cover (Sandy) From Bloomfield Players' 'The Spongebob Musical'
Sandy the squirrel is truly a fish out of water in the world of Spongebob and the rest of his aquatic friends. A mammal from the warm land of Texas, Sandy ends…
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Broadway in Detroit's 2025-2026 Season | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
Broadway in Detroit has been a staple of the southwest Michigan theater community for decades, bringing the best touring Broadway shows to The Fisher Theatre…
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Exclusive Interview: Kylie Wieand (Pearl) of Bloomfield Players' 'The Spongebob Musical'
The show must go on, no matter what...At least that's what must be going on in Pearl's head throughout the course of The Spongebob Musical. Set against the…
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Exclusive Interview: Stebert Davenport From The Ringwald Theatre's 'Cock'
The Ringwald Theatre over in Ferndale, MI, has never shied away from the stories they tell, and their latest show, Cock, is no exception. An intimate look into…
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Exclusive Interview: Elijah Lang (Mr. Krabs) from Bloomfield Players' 'The Spongebob Musical'
It’s not every day that something from our childhood crosses over with our passion of Broadway, but every once in a while we find a show that mixes those two…
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‘Parade’ Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
There’s nothing on the Broadway scene quite like Parade, as this marries the concept of theater and art perfectly. There’s so much beauty in the tragic story…
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Exclusive Interview: Sarah Lynn Marion From 'Kimberly Akimbo'
Life is short, there's no denying that. Time is forever slipping through our fingers as we grow older, each day feeling like it's passing faster than the one…
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'Clue Live on Stage!' Technical Aspects
What would our childhoods have been like without board games such as Clue? Nothing quite brings families together like solving a murder and accusing one of…
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Exclusive Interview: Sarab Kamoo of Tipping Point Theatre's 'English'
Tipping Point Theatre is in its 17th season of bringing remarkable stories to Northville, MI, emphasizing family and how that can look different for so many…
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’Clue Live on Stage’ Review: Story and Characters | The Cosmic Curtain
With such a rich lore and vibrant board, the beloved game Clue is prime for adaptations, such as the stage play Clue Live on Stage! This show recently visited…
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Griffin Binnicker from ’Parade’ Talks About the North America Tour Coming to Detroit, Michigan | Exclusive Interview
Parade is a dramatization of the real-life trial and death of Jewish American Leo Frank in the early 20th century. This classic Jason Robert Brown musical…
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The Stars of Meadow Brook Theatre’s ’The Angel Next Door’ Chris Stinson and Olivia Ursu | Exclusive Interview
As the premiere of Meadow Brook Theatre's romantic comedy The Angel Next Door quickly approaches, we sat down with the stars of the show, Chris Stinson and…
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Kristin Litzenberg from ’Come From Away’ | Exclusive Interview
Come From Away is one of those musicals that celebrates a bright spot in one of the darkest days in American history. It tells the true story of the little…
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Director Joe Bailey of UofD Mercy’s ’The Glass Menagerie’ | Exclusive Interview
The Glass Menagerie, the University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company's adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play, arrives at the Marlene Boll Theatre on…
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Graham Stevens & Jeff Skowron Talk about ’CLUE’ | Exclusive Interview
In the joint interview, Graham Stevens and Jeff Skowron discuss the pressure of playing such iconic and recognizable characters from CLUE, how they can put…
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’Six the Musical’ North American Tour | The Cosmic Curtain
In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko share their thoughts on the global phenomenon of Six The Musical. Having…
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Neil Diamond Musical ’A Beautiful Noise’ North American Tour Show Reaction & Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain
In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko share their thoughts on A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. What is…
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Director & Stars of ’Footloose The Musical’ (Meadow Brook Theatre) | Exclusive Interview
Beginning on January 10, Footloose The Musical is looking to wow audiences in this incredible collaboration between professional playhouse Meadow Brook Theatre…
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SIX The Musical Star Carlina Parker Dishes on Her Royal Roles | Exclusive Interview
Six the Musical is poised to return to Broadway in Detroit, and just ahead of its royal entry into the 313, we were able to sit down with Carlina Parker, an…
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Les Misérables at the Fisher Theatre Discussion| The Cosmic Curtain
In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko discuss the North American tour of Les Misérables! They explore their…
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Phil Powers BRINGS Scrooge to Life in A Christmas Carol | Exclusive Interview
If you're in the Rochester, Michigan area and looking for some Christmas fun for the entire family, then be sure to check out Meadow Brook's 42nd annual…
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Matt Crowle of ’Les Misérables’ Talks about the Production, His character Thénardier and more! | Exclusive Interview
Matt Crowle plays Thénardier in the North American touring production of Les Misérables, who serves as a bit of comedic relief within the serious and tragic…
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’Wicked Part One’ Movie Discussion with Brian & RJ | The Cosmic Curtain
Join hosts RJ Miller-Zelinko and Brian Kitson as they talk about all things Wicked on this episode of The Cosmic Curtain! With both well-versed in the Broadway…
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’Mean Girls The Musical’ Talk with Brian & RJ! | The Cosmic Curtain Podcast
Join hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko aka The Box Seat Babes, as they discuss all their thoughts on Mean Girls the Musical. How do they feel like it…
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Joshua Morrisey of ’Mean Girls the Musical’ | Exclusive Interview
Mean Girls The Musical is currently on its North American Tour and playing at the Fisher Theater as part of the Broadway in Detroit series of shows from…
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’MJ The Musical’ Review & Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain Podcast
Join Brian and fellow co-host and Box Seat Babe RJ as we explore the show and life of one of the greatest musical prodigies of our time. In this MJ the Musical…
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Director Scott Steiger of Ridgedale Players ’Fun Home’ | Exclusive Interview
On the day of its opening night, Brian Kitson sat down with the director of the Ridgedale Players' production of Fun Home, Scott Steiger. Steiger talks about…
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Alan Neuwirth of Ridgedale Players ’Fun Home’ | Exclusive Interview
The examination of the human condition and the factors that make up a person that are front and center in Ridgedale Players' production of Fun Home. While this…
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’The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Podcast Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain
Everyone remembers their first time. It's unforgettable, isn't it? The awkward energy as you are surrounded by more experienced people just looking for a good…
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Lori Knoth of Ridgedale Players ’Fun Home’ | Exclusive Interview
Based on a Tony Award-winning Musical, which in turn is based on a graphic novel by Queer cartoonist Alison Bechdel, Fun Home explores one woman's look…
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The Road to ’Wicked’: Movie and Musical Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain
With the Wicked movie adaptation just around the corner, The Cosmic Curtain host Brian Kitson wanted to revisit the novel and musical to explore what people…
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Devin Bowles Talks MJ The Musical, Now on Tour! | Exclusive Interview
MJ the Musical explores Michael Jackson's life through the songs that made him a pop music sensation. Having won four Tony Awards and becoming one of the…
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Meadow Brook Theatre’s ’Strangers On A Train’: Travis Walter, Ron Williams & Stephen Blackwell | Exclusive Interview
With Strangers on A Train beginning its run last week, we've sat down with Meadow Brook Theatre's Artistic Director, Travis Walter, along with stars of this…
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Jennifer Goff, Director of The Ringwald’s ’The Grown-Ups’ | Exclusive Interview
Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox wrote The Grown-Ups, which The Ringwald is opening up their 2024-2025 season with! The show opened this past weekend and runs…
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Director Krista Schafer of University of Detroit Mercy’s ’Witch’ | Exclusive Interview
Ahead of the production's debut on October 25th, Brian Kitson sat down with Krista Schafer, the director of the University of Detroit Mercy's Witch. In this…
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Katherine Mutschler of University of Detroit Mercy’s ’Witch’ | Exclusive Interview
If you're looking for the perfect stage show for Halloween, the University of Detroit Mercy's theatre department has the show for you, as they bring Jen…
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Some Like it Hot - Musical Comedy Review | The Cosmic Curtain
The second show in Broadway in Detroit's 2024-2025 season, Some Like It Hot is an adaptation of a 1959 film starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn…
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Stephen Michael Langton of ’Some Like It Hot’ | Exclusive Interview
Broadway in Detroit is looking towards the next show that is arriving in just a few weeks. Some Like It Hot, an adaptation of the 1959 film starring Tony…
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Moulin Rouge The Musical with The Box Seat Babes | The Cosmic Curtain
Hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko saw Moulin Rouge! The Musical on opening night at the Detroit Opera House and couldn't wait to share their thoughts in…
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Robert Petkoff of ’Moulin Rouge The Musical’ | Exclusive Interview
Hello, chickens! And welcome to the Moulin Rouge, a magical place full of wonder and excitement! We're beyond excited for Moulin Rouge the Musical to finally…
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Joe Bailey Director of ”Applause” At The Ringwald Theatre! | Exclusive Interview
This weekend at The Ringwald Theatre located inside of The Affirmations building in Ferndale, MI, the Ringwald Reprise presents Applause, the first show of its…
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Shrek the Musical Review with the Box Seat Babes | The Cosmic Curtain
Listen in as RJ Miller-Zelinko and Brian Kitson share their experience with Shrek from childhood to a more recent live show based on the beloved film Shrek The…
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Michigan Shows & Theatre in 2024 | The Cosmic Curtain
It's been about a month since our last episode of The Cosmic Curtain came out, which kicked off our new podcast dedicated to our love of Broadway and theatre…
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Timmy Lewis Talks ’Shrek the Musical’ | Exclusive Interview | Cosmic Circus Broadway
I'm sure everyone in my age bracket remembers the Dreamworks film Shrek. Released in 2001, the story follows the disgruntled green orge who wants peace in his…
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Broadway Shows, Community Theater, and the 77th Tony Awards Results and Reactions | The Cosmic Curtain
The biggest and brightest night for Broadway has finally arrived, with the 77th Tony Awards! Hosted by Ariana DeBose, The Tony Awards pulled out the red carpet…
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Broadway shows and Tony Nominations Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain
Everyone says that New York City is the city that never sleeps and with the way that the lights on Broadway shine so brightly, I know that has to be true…